task
Relating to a specific piece of work, duty, or assignment to be completed. It is most frequently used attributively to describe groups, tools, or methods designed to achieve a particular goal.
Exemplos
3 de 5She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.
She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.
The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.
The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.
I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.
I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Mask' you wear for a specific 'Task'—you put on a special face for a special job.
Quiz rápido
The manager created a _____ list to ensure every part of the event was covered.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: task
Exemplos
She positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.
everydayShe positioned the task lamp so she could see the fine print of the contract.
The ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.
formalThe ministry established a task group to address the rising levels of urban pollution.
I've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.
informalI've got a massive task list to get through before we can go to the cinema.
Task-based learning environments allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.
academicTask-based learning environments allow students to apply theoretical knowledge to practical problems.
Our task management software helps the team stay synchronized on long-term projects.
businessOur task management software helps the team stay synchronized on long-term projects.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
take someone to task
to criticize someone for a mistake
up to the task
capable of doing something
multi-task
perform more than one duty at once
Frequentemente confundido com
A tax is a financial charge by the government, whereas a task is a piece of work.
A test measures ability or knowledge, while a task is the actual execution of a duty.
Notas de uso
When used as an adjective (attributively), 'task' identifies the purpose of a noun, such as a 'task force' or 'task light.' In TOEFL contexts, it usually refers to a specific section of an exam or a required activity.
Erros comuns
Learners sometimes use 'task' to mean a general job or career; it should be used for specific, discrete pieces of work.
Dica de memorização
Think of a 'Mask' you wear for a specific 'Task'—you put on a special face for a special job.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Old French 'tasque', which comes from the Latin 'taxare', meaning 'to rate, value, or impose a tax'.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In professional Western environments, being 'task-oriented' is often seen as a positive trait for efficiency and productivity.
Quiz rápido
The manager created a _____ list to ensure every part of the event was covered.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: task
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